Where does “ricinic” come from?
ricinic (English) comes from Latin ricinus, from Proto-Indo-European rik- — nit.
ricinic (English): Pertaining to, or derived from, castor oil
Definitions
- Pertaining to, or derived from, castor oil
Ancestry of “ricinic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | ricinus | tick; castor oil plant, "Ricinus"; mulberry seeds |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | rik- | nit |